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Colorado Leading U.S. in Strongest Job Growth Since Before Pandemic & Fastest Growth Since Great Recession
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DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced that Colorado’s unemployment rate has declined to 3.6% in April. Industries like retail, recreation, entertainment, arts and trade have now recovered all jobs lost in early 2020 and growth significantly outpaces the U.S. In March, Colorado had the third fastest recovery in the labor force participation rate in the nation.
What Public Safety Leaders & Community Advocates Are Saying about New Laws to Make Communities Safer & Ensure Every Coloradan Can Thrive
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AURORA — Today, Governor Jared Polis joined bill sponsors and leaders in Aurora, Highlands Ranch, Denver and Lakewood to sign legislation delivering real results to improve public safety and strengthen communities’ prevention efforts,
Governor Jared Polis Signs Bills to Improve Public Safety to Save Lives and Make Colorado Communities Safer
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Acting on his commitment to make Colorado among the top ten safest states in the nation, Gov. Polis signs transformative legislation delivering real results to improve public safety & ensure every Coloradan can thrive
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
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Board Of Directors Of The Denver Metropolitan Football Stadium District
What State Leaders & Community Advocates Are Saying about New Laws to Protect Colorado’s Economy & Health, Help Coloradans Save Money on Healthcare & Thrive
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THORNTON — Today, in Thornton, Denver, and Aurora, Governor Polis joined Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, bill sponsors, health care providers, and behavioral health leaders to sign new laws to save Coloradans money on healthcare,
Governor Jared Polis to Sign New Laws to Protect Colorado’s Economy & Health, Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs, Cut Red Tape & Save Health Care Workers Money, & Implement Administration’s COVID Readiness Plans
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Gov. Polis, in partnership with the legislature, continues to save Coloradans money on prescription drugs and essential everyday items, ensure Coloradans are healthy and thriving with robust support for public health preparedness, and support Colorado’s strong economy
Gov. Polis Signs Bills into Law
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FORT COLLINS — Today, Governor Polis signed legislation in Boulder, Fort Collins, and Greeley to cut red tape and expand access to behavioral health and housing and signed the following bills into law administratively.
Gov. Polis Urges CDC, FDA to Review Safe and Effective COVID Vaccine for Children Under 5 to Give Parents Peace of Mind, Protect Health of Youngest Americans
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DENVER - As the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meets this Thursday, Governor Polis is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize the safe and effective COVID vaccine for children under 5, empowering the ACIP to review the application this week and the CDC to approve the life-saving vaccine for use for this age group.
TODAY: What State Leaders & Community Advocates Are Saying about New Laws Making Communities More Affordable, Expanding Access to Critical Behavioral Health Support
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FORT COLLINS — Today, in Fort Collins, Boulder, and Greeley, Governor Jared Polis joined bill sponsors and community leaders in housing, and behavioral health care providers to sign legislation saving Coloradans money on housing and critical behavioral health support, while cutting red tape to ensure Coloradans continue to receive high-quality, efficient services.
Governor Jared Polis Signing Bills to Cut Red Tape and Provide Transformational Change in Housing & Behavioral Health
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FORT COLLINS — Today, Governor Polis will sign legislation in Greeley, Fort Collins, and Boulder to expand access to affordable housing and provide real relief for Coloradans seeking behavioral health services.
Gov. Polis, Mothers’ Milk Bank Announce Partnership to Address Formula Shortage
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DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis announced a partnership with Mothers’ Milk Bank (MMB) through the Rocky Mountain Children’s Foundation to help address the baby formula shortage that is affecting families in Colorado and across the United States.
Governor Polis Signing New Laws to Save People Money
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Governor signing bills to cut property taxes for homeowners and businesses, to provide relief at the pump and reduce drivers license fees
Governor Polis Statement on Administrative Ruling Allowing Xcel Energy to Drive Up Consumer Costs
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Polis Administration continues to drive transition to wind and solar energy to protect consumers from unpredictable natural gas price spikes & save Coloradans money
Governor Polis Statement on Cañon City Wild Horse and Burro Facility Disease Outbreak
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DENVER — Today, Governor Polis released a statement following a disease outbreak that has resulted in the death of 142 horses at the Cañon City Wild Horse and Burro Facility.
Gov. Polis Leads Bipartisan Call for President Biden to Urge the FDA to Quickly Approve the Safe & Effective COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Under 5 & Give Parents Peace of Mind
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Polis Administration continues to implement long-term plan for COVID response outlined in the Governor’s Roadmap to Moving Forward, calls upon the federal government to act with increased urgency and speed to authorize lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered in Remembrance of One Million American Lives Lost to COVID-19
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DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff beginning immediately and return to full staff at sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022 as a mark of respect and remembrance of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19 as proclaimed by President Biden.
Saving People Money, Putting Money Back in Hardworking Coloradans Pockets, Ensuring Colorado is Cleaner, Safer and Healthier: Governor Polis Applauds Lawmakers for Landmark Legislative Session
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Gov. Polis, in partnership with legislature, is focused on money saving measures to provide immediate relief to Coloradans with property tax & fee relief, sending over $400 in tax rebates, saving families $4,300 per year on universal preschool, making health care more affordable & accessible, fighting for clean air, & making Colorado communities safer
Governor’s Office Statement on Passage of Fentanyl Bill
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DENVER - The Governor’s Office released a statement regarding the legislature’s approval of the bipartisan HB22-1326, Fentanyl Accountability and Prevention:
Governor Polis Takes Action in Response to Wildfires
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis took action in response to wildfires across the state, including the Bent's Fort and Fort Lyons fires.
Gov. Polis Condemns Imprisonment of Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen, Calls for Release
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Under Polis administration’s leadership, Colorado is on track towards achieving 100% renewable energy by 2040, saving Coloradans money, and protecting livelihoods of hardworking clean energy workers
